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Decorative Jeweled Wheel Cover
An improved wheel is provided wherein decorative items such as gem stones are embedded in either the wheel surface, a special mounting section attached to the wheel surface, or to a spoke strap that wraps around each spoke and positions embedded gem stones on the outside surface of the spoke.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5825042 | Radiation shielding of plastic integrated circuits A new and improved process by which plastic material forming the plastic body package of an integrated circuit is selectively removed and replaced with a radiation shield having a specific formulation that is customized for a given radiation environment d... | 10/20/1998 |
| 5541646 | Display image stabilization apparatus and method of using same The display device image stabilization apparatus is utilized in a display system having a frame buffer coupled to a display device. The apparatus includes a sampling arrangement coupled to the frame buffer for sampling input video data to generate a displ... | 07/30/1996 |
| 5526654 | Body decoration and method of using same A body decoration, and a method of using it, includes a main ornamentation body, secured and supported in place on the body of a wearer by a flexible pliable fine threadlike line such that it remains substantially invisible to an observer, to enhance the ... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5525255 | Neutral cleaning agent and method of making it A safe and effective, neutral, non-toxic cleaning agent composition containing a surfactant, nonylphenol ethoxylate, and a wetting agent alkane sulfonate, for rapidly and economically removing oils and greases. The composition is safe in handling, and ena... | 06/11/1996 |
| 5517263 | Image projection system and method of using same An image projection system includes a bright light source of polarized light, and in one form of the invention, a spatial light modulator, having an alignment layer, to modulate the polarized projection light, wherein the bright polarized light source is ... | 05/14/1996 |
| 5515079 | Computer input system and method of using same A computer input system for a computer generating images appearing on a screen. For the purpose of modifying the images appearing on the screen, a light generating device causes an auxiliary light image to appear on the screen. An image sensor responds to... | 05/07/1996 |
| 5512967 | Projector Light pre-polarized in a particular plane is divided into a plurality of paths, where each path includes a reflecting mirror, a dichroic mirror and a liquid crystal display. The light in each display is selectively modulated and combined for projection pu... | 04/30/1996 |
| 5512891 | Drive-up station vehicle detection system and method of using same A method and apparatus for detecting objects disposed in close proximity to a conductive loop, includes the use of a sensitivity selection circuit to compensate for loop sensitivity to metal and other conditions, and a microprocessor circuit for helping t... | 04/30/1996 |
| 5510861 | Compact projector and method of using same A compact projection illumination system includes a display controller, a condenser lens assembly including a light source, and a pair of finely faceted mirrors angularly disposed relative to one another to spread projection light emitted from the high in... | 04/23/1996 |
| 5504501 | Optical input arrangement and method of using same An optical input arrangement and method includes an optical device for sensing a projected image and for detecting the presence of a high intensity optical input signal light by discriminating it from the entire projected image and the ambient light refle... | 04/02/1996 |
| 5503484 | Ergonomic keyboard apparatus and method of using same A keyboard arrangement with a pair of angularly disposed, spaced apart groups of character keys dedicated for operating use respectively by the left hand and the right hand of a user. A space bar key is operable by either thumb of the user and bridges bet... | 04/02/1996 |
| 5489181 | Transport apparatus and method of using same A new and improved transport apparatus which can be used to transport a load between different level surfaces according to a novel method of use of the present invention. The transport apparatus includes an undercarriage including a front and rear trucks ... | 02/06/1996 |
| 5487604 | Mulch receiving bin and method of using same A rotatable mulch bin is formed from two similar drum members (1) and (2), typically plastics moldings which are joined together by bolts through interconnecting flanges (4). One, but preferably both ends of the bin are provided with lids (7) and (9) for ... | 01/30/1996 |
| 5483615 | Direct current electrical motor system and method of using same A direct current (DC) electrical motor system includes a DC electrical motor having energy conversion armature windings conducting a first electric current, and an electromagnetic field windings conducting a second electric current. The system also includ... | 01/09/1996 |
| 5471754 | Kit and method of using kit to align wheels of vehicle The wheel alignment kit and method related to a wheelless alignment technique employing a pair of alignment fixtures which cooperate with a corresponding pair of turntables to support the vehicle in place of its wheels and to facilitate easy access to the... | 12/05/1995 |
| 5471636 | Software development system and method of using same A new and improved software development system which can be utilized to create a presentation program includes a high speed memory device for storing data files indicative of an untested presentation program and a processor coupled to the storage unit for... | 11/28/1995 |
| 5393103 | Method and coupler for joining conduits and a method of making the coupler A method of joining conduits includes using a coupler, which includes a pliable tubing and a pair of end sleeves. The coupler is attached to the ends of a pair of conduits by flexing the tubing to cause the coupler to flex into proper alignment and connec... | 02/28/1995 |
| 5363675 | Face decoration and method of using the same A face decoration, and a method of using it, includes a main ornamentation body for positioning on the face area of a user adjacent to and partially engaging the tragus portion of the ear. An upper ear attachment comprising flexible pliable wire secures t... | 11/15/1994 |
| 5336152 | Exercise apparatus and method of using same An exercise apparatus includes a compact curved base member, which generally conforms to the shape of the back of a user, and a set of transverse rollers which are adapted to enable the base member to roll upwardly and downwardly over a wall or other such... | 08/09/1994 |
| 5299436 | Fast access electronic locking system A security apparatus for attaching a portable unit to be protected to a supporting surface. The security apparatus includes a normally deactivated passive locking unit, which is activated by an electronic key unit, which is portable and moved adjacent to ... | 04/05/1994 |
